THE MOST INCLUSIVE
ONLINE YOGA
TEACHER TRAINING
Since 2015
WHY CHOOSE Uplifted ?
You want to graduate. You’re committed to training and certifying. Not just to say you did it, but to up-level your life and relationships.
THE ONLY ONLINE YOGA CERTIFICATION WITH…
An 8-year track record certifying yoga instructors online
A color paper manual that ships to your door
Direct access to Brett, creator of the online YTT industry
A 96% certification rate
Flexible interest-free payment plans
Personalized asana review
THE ONLY ONLINE YOGA CERTIFICATION WITH…
An 8 year track record certifying yoga instructors online
A color paper manual that ships to your door
Direct access to Brett, creator of the online YTT industry
A 96% certification rate
Flexible interest-free payment plans
Personalized asana review
HOW THE Uplifted ONLINE YOGA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM WORKS
Step 1: Self-Paced Pre-Training Curriculum
Download videos designed for tight schedules and on-the-go learning.
Step 2: Mastery & Implementation Live Calls
Progress with the same students each week for motivation, accountability, & support.
Study with the same peer group from Day 1 to celebrating your graduation, just like an in-person training.
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WHAT MAKES Uplifted’s YOGA TEACHER TRAINING DIFFERENT?
Most online trainings |
Uplifted |
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Yoga Alliance Registered School |
✓ | ✓ |
Lifetime Access with No Renewal Fees |
x | ✓ |
Business Success Training |
None or less than 4 hours of training | 10+ hours of training |
Printed Manual Shipped to You |
x | ✓ |
Interactive Live Cohorts |
x | ✓ |
Synchronous Completion with Other Students |
x | ✓ |
Class Size Cap for Conducive Learning |
x | ✓ |
Individualized Pose Feedback via Photos |
x | ✓ |
Certification Hours Tracked for You |
x | ✓ |
Years Certifying Online |
3 | 9 |
Approved by ACE |
x | ✓ |
Approved by NASM & AFAA |
x | ✓ |
Most online trainings |
Uplifted |
|
Yoga Alliance Registered School |
✓ | ✓ |
Lifetime Access with No Renewal Fees |
x | ✓ |
Business Success Training |
None or less than 4 hours of training
|
10+ hours of training |
Printed Manual Shipped to You |
x | ✓ |
Interactive Live Cohorts |
x | ✓ |
Synchronous Completion with Other Students |
x | ✓ |
Class Size Cap for Conducive Learning |
x | ✓ |
Individualized Pose Feedback via Photos |
x | ✓ |
Certification Hours Tracked for You |
x | ✓ |
Years Certifying Online |
3 | 9 |
Approved by ACE |
x | ✓ |
Approved by NASM & AFAA |
x | ✓ |
STRUGGLING TO COMPLETE AN
ONLINE TRAINING YOU ALREADY PURCHASED?
%
of students use English as a second language
%
of students identify as NOT having the “typical yoga body”
%
of students choose Uplifted not to teach, but to deepen their practice
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of students use English as a second language
%
of students identify as NOT having the “typical yoga body”
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of students choose Uplifted not to teach, but to deepen their practice
THE 300/500 HOUR PROGRAM IS FOR STUDENTS WHO ALREADY HOLD A 200-HOUR YOGA CERTIFICATION FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL
You’ll receive everything from the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – all the anatomy, subtle body systems, myofascial release and business materials – at a reduced rate as someone who’s already completed an in-person 200-hour program. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Uplifted’s PROPRIETARY YTT METHOD
Transform Beyond the Mat
Don’t want to teach? This training shows you how to use the ancient science of yoga to solve problems you may be facing with your relationships, family or sense of self.
Focus on the In-Demand Field of Fascia
Be Your Own Boss
Learn the art of entrepreneurship directly from Brett and other multi-millionaire yoga teachers: the pitfalls to avoid and concrete tools to follow in their footsteps.
Uplifted’s PROPRIETARY YTT METHOD
Transform Beyond the Mat
Focus on the In-Demand Field of Fascia
Be Your Own Boss
YOUR REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER TRAINERS
Brett Larkin, Author, E-RYT 200, CYT 500
Brett Larkin is the founder of Uplifted Yoga® and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her Online Yoga Teacher Trainings have set the standard for quality online certification since 2015 and matriculated thousands of yoga teachers. Brett’s award-winning YouTube channel, with over half a million subscribers, and Uplifted Yoga Podcast empower you to actively design your life using yoga’s ancient wisdom. Brett helps her students find their authentic voice, create thriving online communities, and accelerate their yoga and wellness business revenue.
Kristin Leal, Author & Master Anatomist
Kristin is in love with how esoteric anatomy links so effortlessly to Western anatomy, and her MetaAnatomy™ trainings blend serious scientific knowledge with a sense of humor and a deep connection to the divine within us all. As the creator of the Kaya Yoga 200- and 300-hour teacher training, she’s certified over 5,000 yoga teachers since 2005. Kristin also holds certifications in Reiki, Thai massage, neuromuscular and myofascial release, and is a co-author of the book The Yoga Fan (2003) and the author of MetaAnatomy™ (2014).
Jennifer Hall, 500 E-RYT, Lead Trainer
Jen has co-taught alignment and sequencing with Brett for over 7 years. Her yoga journey began more than 10 years ago when she was overweight and unhappy with the way she looked and felt. Yoga has since changed Jen from the inside out, and become a place of deep inner peace. Through her work at Uplifted she’s certified over 3,000 yoga teachers and wellness leaders.
Katrina Flahive, 500 E-RYT, Trauma Informed, Kids Yoga
Katrina is an E-RYT 500 with Trauma Informed and Kids Yoga specialities. Katrina’s mission is to help yoga instructors find their Trauma Informed voice through the Uplifted trainings, and to empower kids and adults with her yoga. Katrina has survived an abusive marriage, a school shooting, and strives to turn her own trauma into her dharma as she facilities healing experiences for others.
YOUR REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER TRAINERS
Brett Larkin, Author, E-RYT 200, CYT 500
Brett Larkin is the founder of Uplifted Yoga® and the author of Yoga Life: Habits, Poses, and Breathwork to Channel Joy Amidst the Chaos. Her Online Yoga Teacher Trainings have set the standard for quality online certification since 2015 and matriculated thousands of yoga teachers. Brett’s award-winning YouTube channel, with over half a million subscribers, and Uplifted Yoga Podcast empower you to actively design your life using yoga’s ancient wisdom. Brett helps her students find their authentic voice, create thriving online communities, and accelerate their yoga and wellness business revenue.
Kristin Leal, Author & Master Anatomist
Jennifer Hall, 500 E-RYT
Katrina Flahive, 500 E-RYT, Trauma Informed, Kids Yoga
YOUR GUEST EXPERTS AND AUTHORS
Sahara Rose, Best-Selling Ayurveda Author
Sahara Rose (Ayurveda module) is the best-selling author of Discover Your Dharma, The Idiot’s Guide to Ayurveda (Penguin Random House) and has been called “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift” by Deepak Chopra. She is a Certified Ayurvedic, Holistic, and Sports Nutritionist, wellness blogger, and host of the Highest Self Podcast, listed in the top 7 podcasts by Yoga Journal.
Tom Myers, Author and Myofascial Expert
World-renowned myofascial authority Tom Myers is the author of Anatomy Trains, the co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance, and has also produced over 15 DVDs on Fascial Release Technique and the applications of fascial research. He’s studied directly with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller. Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for over 45 years.
Kassandra Reinhardt, Yin Yoga E-RYT 500
Kassandra Reinhardt is one of the world’s leading online Yin Yoga instructors with more than 2 million subscribers worldwide. Her book Yin Yoga published by DK Books was nominated for the 2018 Big Book prize by Hearst Magazines. She instructs an incredible Yin Yoga module and shares the money mindset shifts that helped her achieve success in her business.
Kelly Mchugh, Marketing Maven
Certified Yoga Teacher and founder of Digital Yoga Academy, Kelly has worked with amazing brands such as Lululemon, Hearst Magazines, Yogamatters, Propercorn, and Kit & Ace to name a few. Learn from Kelly how to brand your yoga business and easily create your own style guide and logo. Enjoy a step-by-step, 7 part video guide from Kelly on brand creation, included FREE as part of your online training.
Laura Binczak, Yoga Insurance Specialist
YOUR GUEST EXPERTS AND AUTHORS
Sahara Rose, Best-Selling Ayurveda Author
Tom Myers, Author and Myofascial Expert
Kassandra Reinhardt, Yin Yoga E-RYT 500
Kelly Mchugh, Marketing Maven
Laura Binczak, Yoga Insurance Specialist
Online Yoga Certification FAQ
Fitting In
Who is this program for?
This online yoga teacher training program is for yoga students looking to deepen their practice, as well as those of you who are looking to teach yoga as a professional yoga instructor. Our trainees:
✔️ Desire the deepest yoga education (aren’t looking to “buy” a quick online diploma)
✔️ Value an intimate, guided, real-time experience (not a list of requirements to complete or figure out on your own)
✔️ Crave the connection and accountability of graduating with a network of like-minded peers (and a robust alumni support network!)
✔️ Know that mastery is a lifelong pursuit (access forever reference your 600-page physical manual, core video content, and the Live Calls specific to your individual training class.)
Maybe you’re looking to deepen your personal practice. Or you’re seeking high-quality certification. Perhaps you’ve already completed a 200-Hour YTT and are looking for mentorship and community support. You want to deepen your expertise, gain confidence, and go out there and TEACH. Or maybe you’re teaching already and want the practical business, technology, and online marketing skills to create a thriving yoga business.
… If any of the above describes you – join the Uplifted YTT campus. There’s nothing else like it!
Do I have to be a certain level of yoga?
Being a good yoga instructor has nothing to do with being able to do fancy, complex inversions or arm balances. That being said, a solid personal practice in which you do yoga regularly is required. Ideally, you love yoga and are practicing yoga postures daily, before this yoga instructor training even begins. Take a look at my monthly calendar, which has a daily yoga routine designed to help you build your yoga practice right from home.
You do not need to have completed a certain amount of hours before this training before this program begins. This is a full 200-Hour level yoga instructor training; no prior training is required. This training course is for yogis who aspire to change their lives, heal their body or become a registered yoga teacher. To learn more about the different levels of certification, read my blog post about the difference between 200-, 300-, and 500-hour yoga teacher training programs.
Can I do this certification program with a full-time job?
Can I take this training while pregnant?
Yes! What a wonderful gift for you and your baby! If you would like to learn more about practicing yoga while pregnant and teaching methodology for prenatal yoga, then you might also enjoy Brett’s prenatal yoga training course. This course teaches you about the anatomy and physiology of yoga with respect to pregnancy.
Can I take this training if I have an injury?
Yes! You will be photographing yourself in many yoga asanas (yoga postures) for personalized feedback and support. Submitting modified versions of the poses is not only OK, it’s very much encouraged! Being able to take and submit photos of yourself for review is an important part of the interactive experience in becoming a certified yoga instructor through this program. Don’t feel intimidated about pose review. This becomes many students FAVORITE aspect of the course as they leave empowered with new ways to make yoga work in their body. All bodies are celebrated. We’ve have students successfully complete this program at all stages of life, even those with disabilities or who are missing limbs.
Our Training Curriculum
What type of content will I learn in this program?
Opt to download the syllabus above which has a detailed week-by-week breakdown of everything that’s covered in the Uplifted yoga teacher training courses. The curriculum includes content for both the philosophical and physical practice of yoga. This will include an in-depth study of the teachings of ancient yoga traditions, pranayama meditation, yoga asanas, and professional development. The curriculum is designed to improve your personal yoga practice as well as your teaching abilities, giving you a truly life-changing experience through this online yoga certification program.
Does it cover the business aspects of teaching?
Yes! This course covers how to:
- how to market yourself as a yoga instructor
- how to teach yoga online
- how to lead live yoga classes with Zoom
- how to negotiate your pay with yoga studios
- how to price your yoga classes
- how to accept payments from your yoga students
- how to choose yoga insurance
- which tech tools to use to run your yoga business
- how much yoga teachers make in the industry
- (plus so much more!)
There will be 10+ hours of business training with the option for additional mentorship from Brett. Once you complete the program, you will be able to proudly add it to your yoga instructor resume and start applying for teaching jobs with confidence.
What style or styles of yoga will be taught?
Alignment-based vinyasa flow with a focus on igniting your best self through the science of yoga. Strong emphasis on myofascial release, mindset, and translating yoga’s wisdom into our modern lives. This is yoga in the Hatha/Vinyasa tradition, which will not only help you improve your personal yoga practice, but will also help prepare you to teach many types of yoga. Your instructor certification will prepare you to teach Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Hatha yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga and more. It will provide a firm foundation for other, related types of yoga, such as Ashtanga yoga.
Will the teacher training program cover teaching any other parts of living a yogic lifestyle besides just leading physical classes?
Yes! This program has a heavy focus on meditation, pranayama breathing techniques, the fascial system, chakras, igniting your best life through yoga asana and bringing yoga philosophy into your daily life. We will focus on the ancient traditions of yoga, giving you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the yogic lifestyle. Not only will you deepen your personal yoga practice but you will also experience profound personal growth along the way.
Is there help in finding your voice and own personal style?
Yes! Brett is not on a mission to make you teach like her or embrace her methodology only. She wants to empower you to discover what makes YOU special. You’ll graduate with a signature meditation you’ve already taught to your classmates as well as many done-for-you sequences and sequences you’ve created in workshops with fellow classmates.
Visual vs didactic learners – is the online yoga instructor program for both learning types?
Meeting Yoga Alliance Requirements
Is this Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance approved?
Yes. We are a Registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance, ID 197303. Our program exceeds all Yoga Alliance online training guidelines.
Keep in mind that Yoga Alliance is a private, nonprofit entity that is optional for teachers to pay to join. Yoga Alliance is not sanctioned by any local, state, or federal government. Paying Yoga Alliance to be listed in their directory is not a requirement to get insurance or be legally protected while teaching yoga. Our online teacher training includes detailed modules on how to best protect yourself legally while teaching yoga (either in-person, online, or via pre-recorded video streaming).
Will I still qualify for Yoga Alliance after December of 2023?
Yes, after Dec 31, 2023, Yoga Alliance will indefinitely sanction online trainings as long as they meet the new synchronous learning format standards (teachers and students gather online at the same to interact in real time). We have, for over 8 years, exceeded these hours in each of our yoga teacher training programs as follows:
- 200-hour YTT
- Yoga Alliance Requirement: 30 hours
- Uplifted 200 YTT offering: 66 hours (more than double the requirement)
- 300-hour YTT
- Yoga Alliance Requirement: 45 hours
- Uplifted 300 YTT offering: 96 hours (more than double the requirement)
- Kundalini 200-hour YTT
- Yoga Alliance Requirement: 30 hours
- Uplifted 200 Kundalini YTT offering: 110 hours (more than triple the requirement)
Is this Yoga Teacher Training ACE approved?
How many Continuing Education Credits do I receive with ACE, NASM, and AFAA?
Unlike most online schools, Uplifted has submitted and met additional requirements to be sanctioned through ACE, NSAM and AFAA. Below are the CEC & CEU details for Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructors and Wellness Professionals.
ACE (American Council on Exercise): 20 CECs
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine): 1.9 CEUs
AFAA (Athletic + Fitness Association of America): 15 CEUs
How do I complete my final practicum? What do I need to do in order to graduate?
What if I enroll, but then need to defer?
You may choose to defer your enrollment to the following training class anytime up to 30 days prior to the start of training. This is free of charge. Simply let us know via email. Within 30 days of the start of training, enrollment has closed. We can no longer accept deferrals at this time. If you do choose to defer within 30 days of the start of your training or after training has begun, there’s $550 deferment fee to transfer to the next class.
Can I teach with this yoga teacher certification?
Yes, you can teach privates, corporates, yoga studios, and obtain insurance (module on how to secure your insurance is included in the training) and/or start your own Youtube channel or online yoga business. If you need a letter of recommendation from Brett for a particular teaching job, this can be provided.
This training program definitely prepares you for traditional yoga routes, but if you’d like to venture into teaching online courses, running your own yoga business, or learning how to market yourself as a yoga instructor, then check out the 300-hour yoga teacher training program where Brett teaches ALL of that! The 200-hour program is required before the 300-hour.
Can I get yoga insurance?
Yes. Through our partnership with beYogi, which offers the best support and coverage in the yoga insurance industry, you even have the option to purchase a student policy right at the start of training. We also offer insurance suggestions for International students.
Would the Yoga Teacher Training certification specify “online”?
“I’m disappointed and concerned that Yoga Alliance has decided not to monitor online yoga teacher training class size, nor student-teacher ratio. Our program continues to exceed Yoga Alliance’s requirements for an RYS 200 Online Yoga School. Our certification process ensures the highest-quality 200 RYT credential, far beyond what Yoga Alliance has outlined.”
– Brett
Certification Logistics
How long does the training last?
What will the schedule look like?
The exact week-by-week schedule will be sent out two weeks prior to the training’s start date, but you can expect each week to have been 8 – 10 hours of teacher training commitments:
- 4 hours of watching video content assignments
- Three 90-minute Live Calls (attendance required at one of the three, the others you watch the replay)
- 30 minutes of at-home reading or homework
At what times exactly are the weekly live calls?
Please download the brochure above to see exact dates and call times for upcoming trainings. Below are current call times we’ve found work best for students all over the world. We request YTT students who are pursuing certification to be live at one of these three call times (so Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday).
CALL TIMES:
- Mondays @ 10:30am PST / 1:30pm EST / 6:30pm GMT / 5:30am AEDT (Tuesdays)
- Wednesdays @ 5:30pm PST / 8:30pm EST / 12:30pm AEDT (Thursdays)
- Saturdays @ 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT
Replays of all live calls are always available. We understand you may need to miss some live calls due to vacations, illness or family commitments. Just do your best to be live as much as possible. This is what makes this program so unique and interactive, and helps you make lifelong friends with your fellow classmates!
Is it all online?
Is there a maximum number of students?
What system/other requirements are needed to participate?
- A webcam or smartphone with a camera
- A decent internet connection
- You will need to purchase the Uplifted Yoga Teacher Training manual and required reading books, in addition to the price of the program (less than $75). More information regarding this will be provided after registration.
- The most up to date version of Zoom (ideally on desktop and mobile)
- Google Drive and Google Docs (ideally on desktop and mobile)
- Proficiency in English, as all instruction and the final exam is given in English.
Can I complete the program on my iPad or other mobile devices?
Yes, you can use your iPad or other mobile devices to complete this the training as long as the device can run Zoom, the Uplifted Yoga Teacher Training mobile app and Google docs/sheets.
Is there a course outline syllabus I can view?
Can I preview the certification program and curriculum to see what it’s all about?
Is it a self-paced type online training or is it more scheduled?
Access all 200-Hour training content instantly, the moment you enroll. Then, as a group, we’ll be moving through a set schedule in which we cover material week-by-week. If you fall behind, you can still graduate as long as you complete all the requirements within 18 months of your start date and attend the required number of live calls. This is not your typical “self-study” online course in which you have no interaction or oversight. This program is HIGHLY interactive and designed to foster a sense of community among participants, with lots of direct access to Brett. We are dedicated to your success!
What kind of ratio will we be looking at for time allotted to learning more about physical yoga practice/demo-ing, versus the business aspects of teaching?
Request the syllabus above for a breakdown of what’s covered, week-by-week. The majority of our time will be spent covering anatomy, philosophy, reviewing one another’s yoga poses to practice teaching within the group. However, this training covers a significant amount on finding business success with yoga as well. This will include teaching methodology, how to market yourself as a yoga teacher, and where to find yoga students.
Will there be other faculty teaching the course work?
Are there books or other materials that aren’t included in the price?
Yes. Please budget $75 in total to acquire the Uplifted Teacher Training Manual and two required reading books. The literature will support both your teaching practice and your personal yoga practice. Whether you decide to teach yoga in a yoga studio or you’re simply looking to deepen your practice through this online yoga instructor course, these materials will support you. Otherwise, I recommend a list of yoga books to help further your study.
Will there be a separate community created for everyone in the yoga certification program (like Yoga Hackers or Uplifted)?
Financial Questions
What payment options do you accept?
Do you have payment plans?
Yes. Many students choose to enroll in our interest-free payment plan options. Please download the full training brochure above for tuition, dates, and details, as well as information on our interest-free payment plans. With all online yoga teacher training plans, your billing cycle will be based on your initial payment date. You can choose any date prior to the deadline. For example: if you choose the 12-month plan and submit your first payment on October 15th, the subsequent payments will process on the 15th of each following month.